Mr. Shea began his practice in 1972 in New York City in the areas of commercial litigation and corporate transactions. He was subsequently appointed an Assistant Attorney General for New York State in the Environmental Protection Bureau, and later was appointed Counsel to the White House Council on Environmental Quality. Mr. Shea’s practice involves real estate development and transactions of all kinds, commercial litigation, corporate transactions, environmental law, and estate planning for his individual clients.

Mr. Shea has received Martindale-Hubbell’s highest rating for attorneys (AV Preeminent). He has also been selected By Martindale-Hubbell as one of the “Long Island’s Top Rated Lawyers” and one of the “Top Rated Lawyers in Real Estate Law”.

Professional and Civic Associations:

One of the founding Directors of Patient AirLift Services, Inc., a volunteer pilot organization

Member of the Board of Trustees of Guild Hall, an arts, entertainment and education center on Eastern Long Island

Former Chairman of the environmental advocacy organization, Group For The East End, for 8 years, and continuing member of the Board of Directors for over 30 years

Member of the Suffolk County Community College Foundation Board of Directors for 10 years

Former Co-Chairman of the East Hampton Town Citizens Advisory Committee

Counsel to the East Hampton Health Care Foundation

Counsel to the arts and educational organization, LongHouse Reserve

Former Counsel to the East Hampton Village Preservation Society

Member of the New York State Bar Association Environmental Law Section